SSH X11 forwarding issues

[Philip H. Schlesinger]

Hi Sterling.

I checked the man page and -Y is just -X with less security:

-X      Enables X11 forwarding.  This can also be specified on a 
per-host basis in a configuration file. X11 forwarding should be enabled 
with caution.  Users with the ability to bypass file permissions on the 
remote host (for the user's X authorization database) can access the 
local X11 display through the forwarded connection.  An attacker may 
then be able to perform activities such as keystroke monitoring.

-Y      Enables trusted X11 forwarding.  Trusted X11 forwardings are not 
subjected to the X11 SECURITY extension controls.

Nevertheless, same problem - it freezes after I type in my password.

Other ideas?

- Phil




Sterling Baker wrote:
> I believe the use of '-X' has been depreciated.  Try using '-Y' instead.
> 
> Sterling
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cygwin-xfree-owner@cygwin.com
> [mailto:cygwin-xfree-owner@cygwin.com] On Behalf Of Philip H.
> Schlesinger
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:07 PM
> To: cygwin-xfree@cygwin.com
> Subject: SSH X11 forwarding issues
> 
> Hi all.  I just upgraded my Cygwin to the latest version and found a 
> rather interesting problem:
> 
> I can do the following command in the bash window with no problem:
> 
> ssh <username>@<server location>
> 
> it prompts me for my password and then takes me in from there.
> 
> --
> 
> However, if I:
> 
> startx
> ssh -X <username>@server location>
> 
> It prompts me for my password and then hangs.
> 
> --
> 
> If I:
> 
> startxwin.bat
> ssh -X <username>@server location>
> 
> same problem: It prompts me for my password and then hangs.
> 
> --
> 
> The only way I've successfully made a connection with X forwarding is:
> 
> startxwin.bat
> Execute putty for windows with X11 forwarding enabled
> Enter username and password
> And I'm off and running...
> 
> Help?????
> 
> - Phil
> 
> 
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